WASHINGTON — Global semiconductor industry sales totaled $43.2 billion in July, an increase of 2.3% compared to June's total of $42.2 billion but 11.8% less than the July 2022 total of $49 billion, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.

MILPITAS, CA – Global semiconductor equipment billings dipped 2% year-over-year to $25.8 billion in the second quarter, while quarter-over-quarter billings slipped 4%, SEMI announced in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report.

SHENZHEN – JLC Technology Group has filed for an IPO with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, with plans to raise RMB6.67 billion ($911 million).

TAIPEI – Foxconn reported an 8% year-on-year drop in sales in August, but forecast a better business outlook ahead of new product releases by Apple.